# 10 C.F.R. § 1040.85 (2026): Definitions of “Normal Operation” and “Statutory Objective”

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## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 1040.85 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions of “Normal Operation” and “Statutory Objective”
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter X: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) / Part 1040: NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES / Subpart E: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age—Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as Amended / § 1040.85: § 1040.85   Definitions of “Normal Operation” and “Statutory Objective”.

## Text

For purpose of §§ 1040.86 and 1040.87, the terms
normal operation
and
statutory objective
shall have the following meanings:
(a)
Normal operation
means the operation of a program or activity without significant changes that would impair its ability to meet its objectives.
(b)
Statutory objective
means any purpose of a program or activity expressly stated in any Federal, State, or local statute or ordinance adopted by an elected, general purpose legislative body.

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